Yardings skyrocketed off the back of stronger confidence in the market following the last two weeks of rain on the east coast. Almost every saleyard
Predicting what the cattle market has in store for 2024 is a much more positive experience than it would have been a month ago. But
While the old adage “It doesn’t rain grass” comes to mind this week, especially given we have now hit the first day of summer. However,
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) quarterly ‘Livestock Products’ report was released recently. The ABS numbers give the official numbers of cattle slaughtered and beef
Large amounts of rain across the East coast saw producers opting to hold onto cattle as feed concerns eased. This had a positive impact on
Increased feeder cattle availability and lower prices have been enough to offset the increase of other inputs for lotfeeders, with cattle on feed numbers climbing
National cattle yardings jumped significantly this week, but it didn’t put downward pressure on prices, as indicators rose across the board. Young cattle, feeders, and
US cattle prices have come off peaks a little in the last week, but they remain at extreme highs. Here we give an update on
Rainclouds gather on the horizon, and the cattle market is mustering some hope for a shift in fortunes. Supply numbers ebb, slaughter rates rise, and
Australian beef exports reached their highest monthly volume since pre-COVID (December 2019) in October, breaking through the 100,000 tonnes mark for just the second time
There was little movement in cattle prices again this week as the market holds firm, perhaps waiting to see if the rain forecast for parts
If you’ve been into a supermarket lately you have probably noticed more specials on beef and lamb, creeping into the red meat cabinet. If you
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